I can surely see why immigrants want legal status. But do they really admire our citizens and our way of life? If they are unwilling to work hard, learn English and be responsible for themselves, they won’t be happy here.

After World War II, the immigrants who came here from all countries had sponsors. They probably were mostly relatives. If the newcomers needed a place to live, the sponsors were responsible. There was no welfare or food stamps. Everyone was happy with that. Those newcomers were accepted by our people, and they were proud to learn our ways.

I was shocked to read in The News that when the Boston bombers arrived in the U.S. with family of six, they qualified for food stamps and were on and off public assistance for years.

This is what American people are against.

Barbara A. Whitfield, Streetman

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